Strategic Finance Lead — Education Trust (Flexible)

Stephenson (Mk) Trust; Milton Keynes; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible working

Wellbeing programme

Local Government Pension Scheme

Generous holiday entitlement

Employee assistance programme

Free lunch on-site

EV charging on-site

Discounts and benefits

Résumé du poste

Stephenson (MK) Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the central finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping robust financial practice across its academies. You will manage purchase ledger, support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and act as a central point of contact for purchasing within finance.

You will work closely with Finance Managers and Academy staff to deliver high-quality financial management, reporting, and compliance, while embedding

Qualifications

• Experience of posting purchase orders and invoices.
• Experience of working in a school environment.
• Be flexible and creative and have the commitment to provide first class care to children and adults.
• Be organised and efficient in carrying out administrative tasks.
• Be proficient in dealing with face-to-face and telephone interactions.

Responsabilités

• Take ownership of key areas including purchase ledger, sales ledger, central financial controls, and finance processes, while providing clear insights and professional challenge to support school leaders in effective decision-making.
• You will work closely with the Finance Manager to support the Trust's finance operations, ensuring high-quality financial management, reporting, and compliance across all academies.
• You will be a key partner to School Business Managers and Academy finance Officers strengthening financial understanding and supporting budgeting, forecasting and financial planning at both school and Trust level.

Connaissances

Purchase ledger

Invoices processing

Financial reporting

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial controls

Stakeholder management

Team working

Communication skills

Description du poste

Stephenson (MK) Trust is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Officer to join the central finance team and play a pivotal role in shaping robust financial practice across its academies. You will manage purchase ledger, support budgeting, forecasting and financial planning, and act as a central point of contact for purchasing within finance.

You will work closely with Finance Managers and Academy staff to deliver high-quality financial management, reporting, and compliance, while embedding